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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF2
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX7
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX8, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GF1 was launched 6 years prior to the GX8 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GF1 matches up vs the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic GX8

 GF1 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic GF1

 GX8 GF1 
IntroducedJuly 2015October 2009More modern by 70 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GX8

 GF1 GX8 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 offers external dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GF1 and the GX8.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and GX8 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and GX8.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic GX8 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged GF1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography features
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Street photography information
Panasonic GX8 Street photography information
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
80
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography highlights
44
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
good battery (380 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery power (330 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography advice
59
good battery (380 per charge)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
73
weather proofing
has touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Landscape photography camera
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF1
Vlogging with Panasonic GX8
25
provides face detect focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
81
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GX8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-10-14 2015-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 385g (0.85 lbs) 487g (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 75
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 12.6
DXO Low light rating 513 806
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $898